Bose Sport Open Earbuds True Wireless Headphones
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Product Overview
Bose Sport Open Earbuds are true wireless headphones designed for training. They are specifically contoured to ensure a comfortable fit without pressure or risk of falling out.
Within each earbud is a small dipole transducer that does not feel strained even at high listening volumes. With dual microphones, the Sport Open Earbuds offer access to voice controls via digital personal assistants as well as clear voice calls with accurate noise rejection.
The Bose Sport Open Earbuds are certified with IPX4 water resistance. Their open design affords the user full situational awareness.
Bose also markets the Bose Sport Earbuds with a closed design. The Bose Tempo Sport Sunglasses offer another option for outdoor use.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Attractive design
- Good sound quality
- Good battery life
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Lacks deep bass
What external reviewers found***
External score 49% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good call quality
- Good battery life
- Strong audio performance
- Sleek design
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Lack of low-bass
- No wireless charging
- No active noise cancellation
- No sound enhancement features
- Sub-bass isn’t for everyone
Price Comparison
Specifications
| Carrying Case | Charging Base | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Connectivity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ports | USB-A via charging base | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless Connectivity | Bluetooth 1.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Colors | Triple Black | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivers | Dipole transducer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Form Factor | In-ear, true wireless earphones | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Microphone | 2 total microphones | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Depth | 2.8 inch | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1.6 inch | 1.2 inch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 4.4 inch | 3.8 inch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 2.4 oz | 1.7 oz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC and AAC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP, BLE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fast Charging | Quick 30-minute charge for up to 3 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Noise Cancellation | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weather Resistance | IPX4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery Life | Up to 8 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Charging Time | 2 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Debut | 2021-01-05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Clear List
External Reviews
pcmag[1]
Reviewer score 72%The Sport Open Earbuds deliver decent bass depth, but sub-bass isn't really part of the discussion. Orchestral and jazz tracks sound, by far, the most rewarding through the earbuds. This is simply not a pair of earphones for those looking for a big bass sound.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Unique, open-to-air design
- Strong audio performance
- Good battery life
Cons
- Sub-bass isn’t for everyone
- No wireless charging
rtings[2]
Reviewer score 18%The Bose Sport Open Earbuds are mediocre for neutral sound. While they have a flat and balanced mid-range, they lack a lot of low-bass. Their design doesn't really produce a wide or natural soundstage, either. On the upside, their 9.5-hour battery life should last through a long commute.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Can reproduce bass and treble consistently
- Compatible with Bluetooth-enabled PCs
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Lack of low-bass
- No sound enhancement features
- Can leak a lot of audio
tomsguide[3]
Reviewer score 58%The Bose Sport Open Earbuds are both a unique and frustrating pair of running headphones that will likely only appeal to a very tiny audience. The buds do work well for indoor calls (I got some great clarity on Zoom calls), but you need to be in a silent setting in order to enjoy them. There's also a sense that you should be getting much more for the sub-luxury price.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek design
- Comfortable fit
- Good call quality
- Good battery life
Cons
- No active noise cancellation
- No wireless charging
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References
- ^ Bose Sport Open Earbuds Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/bose-sport-open-earbuds. 2021-02-10. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Bose Sport Open Earbuds Truly Wireless Headphones Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/sport-open-earbuds-truly-wireless. 2021-03-11. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
- ^ Bose Sport Open Earbuds review. [tomsguide]. https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/bose-sport-open-earbuds. 2021-02-04. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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